Let’s get real for a moment: I made some epic tech blunders in what feels like the prehistoric age—when we still relied on checks to buy our groceries. Yes, those paper slips had home addresses, and we had actual landlines tethered to our walls with cords. Thankfully, these mishaps are relics of the past that my kids will never have to face. If you can relate to any of these ’90s tech blunders, raise your hand, say “my bad,” and let’s move on.
1. The VCR Favor
Picture this: I’d be stuck at work or decide to hit the town, all the while forgetting to set my VCR to record an episode of, say, The X-Files or Friends (don’t judge!). In my desperation, I’d call my buddy, Jamie, asking her to hit record for me. This was a hassle for several reasons: 1) I was essentially forcing her to watch my show, since you could only record whatever was currently playing; 2) She had to rummage through her collection for a blank VHS tape; and 3) I was essentially using her for free cable!
2. The “Oops, I Overwrote Your Favorite Show” Incident
If you had a roommate back then, chances are you “accidentally” recorded over their cherished show at least once. I’m talking about that classic copy of A Charlie Brown Christmas or the episode of The Price Is Right where they were in the front row. Guilty! Sorry, friend—though, you really should have popped out the little tab on the back of the tape. Shoot me a message on Insta sometime!
3. Draining Someone Else’s Minutes
Gather ‘round, kiddos, let me tell you about a time when talking on the phone wasn’t free. Yes, I’m talking about the era of flip phones. No, not the kind that flip open like a clamshell—more like a CD case! Have you heard of CDs? They were around before flash drives. Anyway, we had to pay for every minute we spent chatting, and if you borrowed someone’s phone and used up their minutes, you were in for some serious trouble.
4. Watching TV Together, but Apart
Back when I was in my twenties, there were nights I was too lazy to go out (I know, shocking!). But I couldn’t bear the thought of spending an entire evening alone, either. So, we invented the ingenious act of chatting with a friend on the phone while both watching the same show. It seems so quaint now—two people glued to their landlines while watching the same episode because, well, that was the only option!
5. Dial-Up Madness with Call Waiting
Some sounds are etched in my memory: my baby’s first cry, my husband’s wedding day blunder, and that awful screech of a dial-up modem connecting. It was a mix of excitement and dread—would it connect this time? But the real kicker was when you forgot to disable call waiting; that annoying beep would cut through your connection, leaving you staring at the screen in frustration as your computer tried to reach the internet.
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In summary, these ’90s tech blunders are humorous reminders of how far we’ve come. From VCR woes to dial-up drama, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that these issues are behind us.
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